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The Isley Brothers
12+ albums
soulfunkmotownrhythm and bluesrnb
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The Isley Brothers are an American soul group originating from Cincinnati, Ohio. The group began in 1954 as a vocal trio consisting of brothers O'Kelly Isley Jr., Rudolph Isley, and Ronald Isley. Together with another brother, Vernon Isley, the group initially performed gospel music. After Vernon’s death in 1955, the remaining brothers moved to New York City in the late 1950s and began recording secular music. They achieved early success in 1959 with their fourth single, "Shout," written by the three brothers. The song became their first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 and sold over one million copies. During the 1960s, the group recorded for several record labels and released songs including "Twist and Shout" and the Motown single "This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)." In 1969 they released the Grammy Award-winning hit "It's Your Thing" on their own label, T-Neck Records. In 1973, the lineup expanded with the addition of younger brothers Ernie Isley on guitar and drums, Marvin Isley on bass, and Rudolph Isley’s brother-in-law Chris Jasper on keyboards and synthesizers. This transformation from a vocal trio into a band coincided with a period of significant commercial success. During the 1970s and early 1980s, the group released a series of successful albums including "3 + 3," "The Heat Is On," and "Between the Sheets." "The Heat Is On" reached number one on the Billboard 200 chart. The six-member lineup ended in 1983 when Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, and Chris Jasper fo
top songs
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This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You)
375,5732It's Your Thing
343,9063Between the Sheets
277,5204Footsteps in the Dark, Pts. 1 & 2
242,8555Twist and Shout
163,4016Summer Breeze
158,7677Shout, Pts. 1 & 2
139,4788That Lady, Pts. 1 & 2
109,8349For the Love of You, Pts. 1 & 2
104,75610Love The One You're With
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